HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)

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HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

high-resolution dreamcolor display

robust aluminum chassis

expandable memory options

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

shorter battery life

noisy under load

expensive base model

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavy design

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

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Difference between HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
Empty Slots 3 -
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level RAID 1 -
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP DuraKeys, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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